A Passion for Plants

The story of the Treseder family, their nursey and plant introductions from the 19th century

A Passion for Plants

Famous for its beautiful gardens at Wisley, Rosemoor and Hyde Hall, and its spectacular flower shows, ...more

A Path Through the Japanese Garden

A manual for the design and construction of a Japanese-style garden. The principles on which Japanese ...more

A Pattern Garden

Gives the tools needed for creating our own garden spaces. The author identifies 14 garden patterns that ...more

A Philosophy of Gardens

Why do gardens matter so much and mean so much to people? Seeking an answer to this question, this book ...more

Painted Garden Art

Uses common cast cement landscaping elements like scalloped borders, stepping stones, and retaining wall ...more

Panty Hose, Hot Peppers, Tea Bags, and More - for the Garden

Provides the readers with ideas such as: eliminating powdery mildew with a spray made out of baking soda, ...more

Parsleys, Fennels, and Queen Anne's Lace

Provides an introduction to the characteristics, cultivation, and history of one of the most distinctive ...more

Partner of Nature

Passiflora

Since they were first described in Europe in the 16th century, passionflowers have held a special fascination ...more

Paths and Patios

Covers the process of creating paved areas for the garden and includes information on building other ...more

Paths and Walkways

Paths, Steps and Patios for the Garden

Building a path, a flight of steps or a patio can dramatically alter the design and visual impact of your ...more

Patio

Colour photographs accompany a discussion of each design and all its elements - water, plants, lighting ...more

Patio Produce

When space is at a premium as it is for many, growing decent food to eat might seem impossible. This ...more

Patios

Paul Bangay's Garden Design Handbook

Peaceful Gardens

Shows you how to achieve a tranquil outdoor space with a touch of natural magic. This work describes ...more

PELARGONIUMS

A guide to the identification, cultivation and propagation of over 200 species of perlargonium and covering ...more

Penelope Hobhouse on Gardening

Penelope Hobhouse shares her experience of designing and making gardens. Taking as her model Tintinhull, ...more

Penelope Hobhouse's Garden Designs

A collection of designs from Penelope Hobhouse for more than 20 gardens. Many of the designs are for urban ...more

Perennial Companions

Every gardener wants to create breathtaking designs with color, form, and texture. But perennial combinations ...more

Perennial Garden Plants

Hailed as a classic from its first publication, Perennial Garden Plants is the most comprehensive and detailed ...more

Perennials

Perennials

A guide to using perennials that can be used to provide a basic structure for various types of gardens. ...more

Perennials

As part of the "Pan Garden Plant" series, this volume on perennials covers plants that flower in the late ...more

PERENNIALS EARLY PERENNIALS

As part of the "Pan Garden Plant" series, this first volume on perennials covers plants that flower in the spring ...more

Perennials for Today's Gardens

Perfect Lawns

Perfect Plant, Perfect Place

Offers recommendations for various situations, soils and exposure conditions, as well as advice on caring ...more

Perfect Plants for Every Season

Pergolas, Arbours and Arches

This title offers both the history of the pergola - how it has been used and enjoyed over the centuries ...more

Period Gardens

Shows how to create gardens that mesh sympathetically, authentically and workably with period homes. ...more

Permaculture Plants

Perrennial Combinations

Features plant medleys that bring colour, texture, and excitement to the garden in different seasons. ...more

Pest and Weed Expert

Helps the gardener to identify problem and to show whether preventative measures and treatments are necessary. ...more

Pests, Diseases and Disorders of Garden Plants

Designed for all gardeners, horticulturists, teachers, students and naturalists, this is a practical, ...more

Pioneers in Gardening

This monograph surveys both the pioneers of gardening design and the explorers who combed the world to find ...more

Planning and Creating Your First Garden

Provides step-by-step process of creating your own beautiful garden, regardless of your experience or gardening ...more

Plant Personalities

Plant Propagation

Providing step-by-step instructions to all aspects of propagating greenhouse and garden plants and shrubs, ...more

PLANT PRUNING A TO Z

Plant-Driven Design

Shows designers how to work confidently with plants, and gives gardeners confidence to design. This title ...more

Planting a Small Garden

Presents simple steps to gardening success, from the experts at the RHS. This work presents tips and techniques ...more

Planting by the Moon 1939

Planting Design

Including practical discussion of topics such as soil preparation, plant selection, and garden maintenance, ...more

Planting for All Seasons

By selecting over 85 plants - shrubs, climbers, trees, and perennials and other border plants - each ...more

Planting for Visual Impact and Scent in Borders and Containers

Packed with necessary information, hints and professional tips, this planting guide shows how to make ...more

Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls

Describes and illustrates techniques required to design, implement and maintain a green roof or wall ...more

Planting the Natural Garden

This first English edition updates Designing with Plants and Dream Plants for the Natural Garden (undated), ...more

Plantopedia

Suitable for those eager but nervous about purchasing and growing houseplants because they are new at it, this ...more

Plants

Filled with biological information about plants as well as practical and instructional advice about how to grow ...more

Plants for a Future

Plants for Dry Gardens

This guide to choosing and caring for drought-tolerant plants includes information on drought-beating ...more

Plants for Mediterranean Climate Gardens

This volume serves as a broad introduction to the developing Mediterranean gardening tradition. The author ...more

Plants for Natural Gardens

The key to any successful garden is: knowing the plants; the conditions that nurture them; and the care ...more

PLANTS FOR SHADE

The authors have compiled eight small format books that cover the most popular subjects for gardeners ...more

Plants for Shade

Presents simple steps to gardening success. This book provides information on making a garden look great ...more

Plants for Small Spaces

The Hillier Gardener's Guide to Plants for Small Spaces is one of the lead titles in a new series of gardening ...more

Plants from the Edge of the World

In October 1987, a great storm devastated the historic tree collections at the Royal Botanic Gardens, ...more

Plants of Eden

Focusing on plants, this book covers plants in each of the three biomes - Humid Tropics, Warm Temperate ...more

Plants of Passion

A handbook, reference and guide to growing, using and identifying 1000s of herbs and flowers available ...more

Plants, People and Places

Taking an in-depth look at the plants: where they came from, who discovered them, and how they came to be named ...more

Plot

Featuring ideas about garden design, this book provides an historical background to garden design, covering ...more

Pocket Full of Posies

Pocket Gardens

Pocket Guide to Clematis

Profiles 300 stunning plants from an international selection of garden-worthy species and hybrids, from ...more

Pocket Guide to Ground Covers

Profiles more than 1000 ground covers, accompanied by 320 photos. This account of gardenworthy ground ...more

Pocket Guide to Ornamental Grasses

This pocket guide will help people to select and grow grasses in their gardens in a wide range of situations ...more

Ponds

There is no better way of creating a wildlife haven in your garden or plot of land than with a pond. ...more

Possum in the Pawpaw Tree

Aimed at the heartland of the United States, where 'normal' weather means bitter winters, torrential ...more

Pot-pourri from a Surrey Garden

First published in the late-19th century, this seasonal memoir records Earle's personal thoughts, advice, ...more

Pots and Plants

A guide to season-by-season planting in pots for those wishing to maximize their available gardening ...more

Practical Encyclopedia of Garden Pests and Diseases

A guide to the most common garden problems, and how to identify and eradicate them using organic and inorganic ...more

Practical Gardening Handbook

With over 350 colour photographs, this text is a detailed directory that covers a wide range of orchid ...more

Practical Groundsmanship

Practical Propagation

Introduces the basics of this subject, showing how to fill your flower borders and make more of your ...more

Practical Science for Gardeners

A basic understanding of science can turn us into better gardeners. Practical Science for Gardeners puts ...more

Problem Plants of South Africa

An guide for anyone interested in knowing how to recognise and control troublesome plants.

Projects for Small Gardens

Features fifty-six projects for various aspects of the small garden, from containers to make and decorate ...more

Propagation Basics

A guide to increasing your plant supply with practical, step-by-step illustrations. Starting with the easiest ...more

Propagation Techniques

Nothing is quite as rewarding for the gardener as the sight of a crop of seedlings that he has propagated ...more

Pruning

This text provides the techniques for pruning roses, trees, shrubs, climbing and wall plants, vines, ...more

Pruning

Pruning

Contains step-by-step pruning techniques for several types of garden plants, including shrubs, climbers ...more

Pruning

This work covers everything you need to know about pruning, from tools and timing, to pruning methods. ...more

Pruning Handbook

Pure Style Outside

Helps you make the most of your outdoor space, be it a modest city balcony, roof terrace, or rambling ...more

The Painted Garden

The Perennial Garden

Shows how to create garden schemes with perennials, looks at the best perennials for year-round colour ...more

The Perennial Gardener's Design Primer

Two top garden writers and teachers offer a complete guide to planning out a perennial garden that will ...more

The Perennials Book

The Perfect Garden

Meant for beginners and seasoned gardeners, this book offers suggestions and tips, with the entries arranged ...more

The Permaculture Garden

The Plant Hunter's Garden

A look at contemporary plant hunters and the plants they find for their gardens and for others' gardens.

The Plant Propagator's Bible

Helps to easily propagate various plants in your garden, greenhouse, or conservatory. This comprehensive ...more

The Plant Propagator's Bible

Creating new plants from existing ones is one of the most rewarding aspects of gardening. This work explains ...more

The Plant Propagator's Bible

Explains techniques for cultivating new plants from seed, cuttings, budding, and grafting. This book ...more

The Playground Potting Shed

Intends to inspire young people to get gardening - whether at home or at school, with their parents, ...more

The Polytunnel Companion

Covers the essential dos and don'ts involved in choosing and constructing a tunnel. This work sets out to provide ...more

The Pruner's Bible

The Pruning Specialist

In order to be a successful gardener you have to know how to prune - whether to improve growth, increase ...more

The Pursuit of Paradise

Full of fascinating characters and vignettes - from ancient Greeks to suffragettes, from eccentric military ...more